Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- All domestic electricity consumers in Karnataka with a valid single-phase or three-phase domestic connection
- Households consuming up to 200 units per month receive full benefit (zero bill)
- Households consuming above 200 units are charged only for the excess units beyond 200
- Both rural and urban domestic consumers are covered
- Consumers under all Karnataka DISCOMs (BESCOM, MESCOM, GESCOM, HESCOM, CESC)
Who Cannot Apply
- Commercial, industrial, or agricultural electricity connections
- Households with more than one domestic meter at the same premises
- Consumers who have not linked their Aadhaar with the electricity connection (required for continued benefit)
Benefits
- First 200 units of electricity per month completely free
- Zero electricity bill for households consuming up to 200 units/month
- Benefit automatically applied to existing electricity connection
- Covers all domestic consumers with a single electricity meter
- No application required for existing BESCOM/MESCOM/GESCOM/HESCOM/CESC consumers
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory for Aadhaar-seeding with electricity connection)
- Existing electricity consumer number / EB account number
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
How to Apply
Online
- Visit gruhalyoti.karnataka.gov.in
- Enter your electricity consumer number and Aadhaar details
- Complete Aadhaar seeding to activate the benefit
- No further application is needed; benefit is automatically reflected in your monthly bill
Offline / CSC
- Visit your nearest DISCOM office (BESCOM, MESCOM, GESCOM, HESCOM, or CESC)
- Carry your Aadhaar card and electricity consumer number
- Request Aadhaar seeding with your connection
- Once seeded, the free 200 units benefit is applied automatically from the next billing cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
No separate application is needed if your Aadhaar is already seeded with your electricity connection. The benefit is applied automatically. If not seeded, visit the DISCOM office or the portal to link your Aadhaar.
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